We have been in Greece since last week Sunday, about 11 days and we have been indulging on life. We expected a the postcard picturesc villages and good food but it's something to imagine and another thing to live it. We have totally fallen in love with this country! The people are the nicest we have ever experienced anywhere in the world.
Our first experience with them was after we got off the bus by the turnpike,(we decided to check out an island before we would head into Athen) so Ken put the bikes together by the turnpike and then we rolled in to a gas station to get organized. The guys at the gas station were really curious about us and we tried to communicate a bit but was difficult.
He saw me eating an apple and a banana and he offered his dinner made by his Mom. This is how they have been showing their affection and interest. Every day has been a story where people offer us food, they are so generous and kind and honest, despite being in such economical crises. It's heart warming!!
Then the food is AMAZING, we are gaining back all the weight we lost in Nepal even though we are biking, well some :)
We spent a couple of days in Athen which we were so happy we did. People have been disadvising us to go as the crisis is mostly felt in the capital and while the outskirts of the town are run down and poluted the historical section is stunning. The acropolis was majestic, we were in awe there. You really have to be there to feel that aura and majesty surrounding you!
We have been on Naxos island since Sunday and we cannot seem to leave. The Hora, the port city is magical, it's a discovery every time we walk around.
We biked up to the mountains to the tradditional villages and they were adorable, today we are heading back on bikes to the other side of the island and will camp out in the wild. The road follows the sea for 20 kilometers or so without much development around but there are couple of tavernas where we can eat the freshest fish! Prices are so good it is not worth while cooking or even prepearing our own foods.
It's going to be very exciting!
